Tennis Warehouse-Mid Atlantic Chapter - Page 2348

JRstriker12 · 12-04-2012, 07:27 AM

TM - you gots mail!

Lunch is pork loin, and salad.

downs_chris · 12-04-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by McLovin

Looking at this weekend, but haven't firmed up anything yet. Still in talks with The Tennis Channel on broadcasting rights...

If its me, I'm hoping I can do better than 1 for 16 on break points. In my defense, you pulled out some killer volleys on 14 of them.

this sunday might be tougher now -- i have 2 matches that day...maybe one day after work at ida lee during the week? i'll email you my free days...

Topaz · 12-04-2012, 09:56 AM

8:30am, right Downs?

downs_chris · 12-04-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Topaz

8:30am, right Downs?

against Team America! need to finish them off!

going to watch the bolivian neck tie on Friday evening -- he told me to bring my racquets so we can hit when he finishes early...i like how he already knows the outcome of his matches before they start...

Sup2Dresq · 12-04-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by downs_chris

against Team America! need to finish them off!

going to watch the bolivian neck tie on Friday evening -- he told me to bring my racquets so we can hit when he finishes early...i like how he already knows the outcome of his matches before they start...

The legend grows.

Does he call out where he is going to serve beforehand?

tennismonkey · 12-04-2012, 10:41 AM

i played dubs against BNT (bolivian neck tie) with downs. he would tell downs he's going to blast a flat serve down the T. downs would be ready and blink. Ace.

and with me BNT liked to toy with me and hit drop shots at angles that defied natural laws of science and human decency. my favorites were the drop shots with me about 2 feet away from the net and he angles them in the corner by the alley. Winner.

i think the best part is BNT is prolly carrying an extra ullyses s. grant in lbs but he's pretty solid player.

downs_chris · 12-04-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sup2Dresq

The legend grows.

Does he call out where he is going to serve beforehand?

true story - he actually called one of his serves out for his opponents, so he could be nice and hit them a soft second serve...they told him, it's their call and they wanted the point...he gets ****ed, then serves 3 straight 120+ mph aces to close the game...

...this was for 7.5 mixed too...like the honey badger, he does not care...

tennismonkey · 12-04-2012, 10:51 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHA. 7.5 mixed? i didn't know you could play 4.5 with a 3.0 girl in 7.5 mixed. that's awesome. he's like a 5.0+ playing 4.5. so the disparity between him and the girl is like:

vs

coolblue123 · 12-04-2012, 10:51 AM

wow... BNT looks like the type that eats 4.5's for a light snack.
Where does he play? Does he play in USTA leagues? Gotta check out this legend.

downs_chris · 12-04-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by coolblue123

wow... BNT looks like the type that eats 4.5's for a light snack.
Where does he play? Does he play in USTA leagues? Gotta check out this legend.

he plays 4.5...i played him in singles...i think i lost 2 and 5...

another good story -- then i'll stop -- back in the day when he was in his tennis prime -- he got a letter with an invitation into the US Open qualifying...his (now ex) wife hid the letter from him and he didn't find out years later...he cried...

coolblue123 · 12-04-2012, 11:00 AM

How did he get his nickname BNT?

is this the same guy that plays at Fairfax Racquet Club that use to play nationals for another country? If so, I have of heard of this person from 3 other sources other than here.

Does this person giggle at ppl while hitting and violates all human rights rules by drop/lobbing while watching ppl cry in mercy and pain to retrieve the ball?

Sup2Dresq · 12-04-2012, 11:18 AM

It looks like there is not much difference between the legend of Chuck Norris and Gary's legend in tennis...except an accent and a better forehand.

The legend grows.

P.s. Most would tear a little for Gary regarding the us open letter. Will be a touching moment in his memoirs.

The question is what actor could play Gary in his movie?

JRstriker12 · 12-04-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sup2Dresq

It looks like there is not much difference between the legend of Chuck Norris and Gary's legend in tennis...except an accent and a better forehand.

The legend grows.

P.s. Most would tear a little for Gary regarding the us open letter. Will be a touching moment in his memoirs.

The question is what actor could play Gary in his movie?

Chuck Norris?

Sounds like dude is off the NTRP scale. How does he avoid the DQ? Or more importantly why does he continue to crush your average hacker in leagues? Sort of pointless, no?

Topaz · 12-04-2012, 01:17 PM

We played some 'fun' dubs after our last match. I asked for a 'third' serve. I still didn't touch it. He had fun toying with us.

He just loves to play, so he doesn't care if it is with a 3.0 or with Downs. I think he likes the challenge with the 3.0 (though, two of ours are now 3.5s)

Sunday he played 18 holes of golf, 8.5, then 7.5. His 8.5 clinched a districts spot, and he was giddy as a school girl about it. Nice to see someone so good get excited about beating up on us scrubs.

It is rumored that he played Davis Cup.

Topaz · 12-04-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JRstriker12

Chuck Norris?

Sounds like dude is off the NTRP scale. How does he avoid the DQ? Or more importantly why does he continue to crush your average hacker in leagues? Sort of pointless, no?

He is computer rated. Didn't get the bump to 5.0. He's kinda ticked off about it too.

JRstriker12 · 12-04-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Topaz

We played some 'fun' dubs after our last match. I asked for a 'third' serve. I still didn't touch it. He had fun toying with us.

He just loves to play, so he doesn't care if it is with a 3.0 or with Downs. I think he likes the challenge with the 3.0 (though, two of ours are now 3.5s)

Sunday he played 18 holes of golf, 8.5, then 7.5. His 8.5 clinched a districts spot, and he was giddy as a school girl about it. Nice to see someone so good get excited about beating up on us scrubs.

It is rumored that he played Davis Cup.

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Originally Posted by Topaz

He is computer rated. Didn't get the bump to 5.0. He's kinda ticked off about it too.

I think the words Davis cup should qualify for an automatic bump to 5.0.

Guess some people just like to win, even if they crush their little sis at tic-tac-toe.

I've heard of him, before. Just wish I could see him in action, sounds beastly.

Topaz · 12-04-2012, 01:50 PM

He did his job JRS. Won all his 4.5 matches. What else is he supposed to do? The computer didn't bump him up.

And don't kid yourself...Downs is playing 7.5. Other reallllly good new 4.5s are playing 7.5. Many combos are really 8.5 combos at this point (including myself and one of my partners)...its at the end of the season.

He's actually a really awesome person, and he's even lost at 7.5. Takes it with grace and moves on. Usually after buying at least one round of drinks.

JRstriker12 · 12-04-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Topaz

He did his job JRS. Won all his 4.5 matches. What else is he supposed to do? The computer didn't bump him up.

And don't kid yourself...Downs is playing 7.5. Other reallllly good new 4.5s are playing 7.5. Many combos are really 8.5 combos at this point (including myself and one of my partners)...its at the end of the season.

He's actually a really awesome person, and he's even lost at 7.5. Takes it with grace and moves on. Usually after buying at least one round of drinks.

Yeah, I've mentioned the terms sand and bag concerning Mr. Downs before.

Hope to meet this guy sometime.

Sup2Dresq · 12-04-2012, 02:15 PM

The legend grows. Bnt!

zapvor · 12-04-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by downs_chris

he plays 4.5...i played him in singles...i think i lost 2 and 5...

another good story -- then i'll stop -- back in the day when he was in his tennis prime -- he got a letter with an invitation into the US Open qualifying...his (now ex) wife hid the letter from him and he didn't find out years later...he cried...

WOW. i am glad its his ex wife. i would have murdered her......

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coolblue123 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 1,547	wow... BNT looks like the type that eats 4.5's for a light snack. Where does he play? Does he play in USTA leagues? Gotta check out this legend. __________________ BB NYC Hexy Fiber 17g 53lb.

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coolblue123 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 1,547	How did he get his nickname BNT? is this the same guy that plays at Fairfax Racquet Club that use to play nationals for another country? If so, I have of heard of this person from 3 other sources other than here. Does this person giggle at ppl while hitting and violates all human rights rules by drop/lobbing while watching ppl cry in mercy and pain to retrieve the ball? __________________ BB NYC Hexy Fiber 17g 53lb. Last edited by coolblue123 : 12-04-2012 at 11:06 AM.

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Topaz Legend Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,653	We played some 'fun' dubs after our last match. I asked for a 'third' serve. I still didn't touch it. He had fun toying with us. He just loves to play, so he doesn't care if it is with a 3.0 or with Downs. I think he likes the challenge with the 3.0 (though, two of ours are now 3.5s) Sunday he played 18 holes of golf, 8.5, then 7.5. His 8.5 clinched a districts spot, and he was giddy as a school girl about it. Nice to see someone so good get excited about beating up on us scrubs. It is rumored that he played Davis Cup. __________________ What would you do if you knew you could not fail?